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Sunset over a pagoda in Myanmar next to the morning mist over Scotney Castle
In the Spotlight Weather
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: From dusk to dawn
31 May 2023

If you are wondering what time of day is best to take weather photographs you can’t go far wrong with the hour or so after sunrise, or the hour before sunset. Known as the golden hour, this magical light makes for some beautiful photographs. 

Polar Stratospheric Clouds © Alan Tough
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Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: Rare clouds
17 May 2023

Some of the rarest clouds are also the most beautiful, as you can see in these previous entries to our annual Weather Photographer of the Year competition.

In Search of Water © Barun Rajgaria
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Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2023: Climate focus
27 April 2023

The world's most prestigious weather and climate photography competition is now open for entries! MetMatters takes a look at some previous entries that illustrate climate change.

Aurora borealis
In the Spotlight Weather
The Northern Lights
02 March 2023

Witnessing the northern lights flickering in the night sky is probably on most people’s wish list. And while more space weather than our usual earthly weather phenomenon, you do need the right weather conditions to see them.

Misty Rainbow
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Weather Photographer of the Year 2022: Behind previous winning images – rainbows
09 June 2022

They are probably the most popular optical phenomena, so here is our MetMatters guide to how rainbows form with some stunning examples from last year's competition.

Weather A-Z book
In the Spotlight Weather
An A to Z of weather
31 March 2022

Have you ever felt the Xlokk blow, seen a fire rainbow or avoided yellow snow? From aurora to zephyr, no letter is missing from the Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather A to Z book.

Pumpkin in autumn leaves
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Spooky weather
22 October 2021

Halloween can be a scary time of year when it comes to the weather. From ghost-grey fogs to howling gales, just about anything is possible.  Here’s a quick round up of some of the best spooky weather phenomena.

Rainbow over beach huts
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Weather Photographer of the Year: Setting the scene - optical phenomenon
28 May 2021

Many of the most amazing pictures submitted to 'Weather Photographer of the Year' showcase optical phenomena, but what causes them..?

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Aurora Borealis
11 November 2020

What is the science behind the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis? Find out and maximise your chances of witnessing this incredible spectacle!

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